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incredibly he became chief spokesman for britain's prime minister. he too tarnished by this scandal. >> is it time you say you screwed up? >> he had resigned from "news of the world." he said at the time he didn't know what was happening on his watch. he should have known what was happening on his watch. he paid the price and resigned. >> reporter: while 200 will lose their job, not rebecca brooks even though she was the other editor. >> it was reported she offered her resignation and in this situation i would have taken it. >> reporter: her outspoken boss, rupert murdoch, who is in idaho this week is standing by her. do you walk this fast all the time? >> i do when i'm running away from you guys. >> reporter: but he can't run away from the reality that his empire has been exposed to things so shocking despite its 168-year history he is sitting it down for good. >> it is clear that "news of the world" as owned and managed by rupert murdoch was a criminal organization. >> reporter: it was hated by celebrities, politicians, even the royals for its rele
incredibly he became chief spokesman for britain's prime minister. he too tarnished by this scandal. >> is it time you say you screwed up? >> he had resigned from "news of the world." he said at the time he didn't know what was happening on his watch. he should have known what was happening on his watch. he paid the price and resigned. >> reporter: while 200 will lose their job, not rebecca brooks even though she was the other editor. >> it was reported she...
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he is continuing his apologies this morning saying sorry now to all of britain. abc's jeffrey kofman is in london this morning with the story. jeffrey, what is he saying and where? >> reporter: well, take a look. this is his own "times of london." "we are sorry." this is in all the national l newspapers here. actually to say quite appropriately, it's a contrition mission. you know, i was trying to figure out what analogy works here, is it shakespearian but it actually reminds me of "a christmas carol" when ebenezer approaches tiny tim and tries to atone for his past sins. >> now, this situation is likely to get worse for murdoch before gets better. on tuesday he's going to be dragged before the british parliament. how bad is that likely to be for him? >> reporter: i think that the entire world on cable tv will be watching. this is going to be quite the spectacle. he did not want to go. in fact, he said he wouldn't go and then realized that was yet another public relations fiasco. he and his son james and rebekah brooks, his shamed lieutenant, will all appear befo
he is continuing his apologies this morning saying sorry now to all of britain. abc's jeffrey kofman is in london this morning with the story. jeffrey, what is he saying and where? >> reporter: well, take a look. this is his own "times of london." "we are sorry." this is in all the national l newspapers here. actually to say quite appropriately, it's a contrition mission. you know, i was trying to figure out what analogy works here, is it shakespearian but it actually...
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. >> reporter: next, cocktail reception at the garden at the house of britain's consul general. the duchess of cambridge wearing a maja green silk dress s diane von furstenberg, american designer, joined her husband, the prince, to talk with celebrities including english soccer star david beckham. later today, the royals will head for a little polo. fans paying between $400 and $4,000 for a seat at the charity tournament then off to downtown l.a. to pay tribute to british film and a chance to rub elbows with hollywood stars, tom hanks and nicole kidman among the guests. >> suddenly this young couple comes into town and has sort of stolen the limelight. >> reporter: tonight at this historic theater, the royal couple will join with the british academy of film and television arts to recognize future british stars. >> it's going to be a fabulous event to introduce 42 brits who we think are going to be names that you're going to be hearing a lot more of. >> this is originally -- >> reporter: names like gareth edwards, first time feature director of the brtiish cult hit "monsters." he
. >> reporter: next, cocktail reception at the garden at the house of britain's consul general. the duchess of cambridge wearing a maja green silk dress s diane von furstenberg, american designer, joined her husband, the prince, to talk with celebrities including english soccer star david beckham. later today, the royals will head for a little polo. fans paying between $400 and $4,000 for a seat at the charity tournament then off to downtown l.a. to pay tribute to british film and a...
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declared independence from great britain. in philidelphia, the continental congress adopted the declaration of independence. the declaration came 442 days after the first shots of the american revolution were fired at lexington and concord in massachusetts. and for those of you who plan to include alcohol in your 4th of july celebration, baltimore city wants to keep you safe. the city is offering a tipsy taxi program to get you home safely. today, the program offers free taxi cab rides home to people in the baltimore area ranging in value up to $50. the taxies will pick up clients at restaurants or bars and not house parties. you can catch a taxi from 10tonight until 4 a.m. tomorrow morning. and the number to call is 877- 964-taxi. more weather coming up in a half-hour. ♪ >>> we're going to show you what you didn't see from beyonce's concert. a very raucous times square. good morning to you. george and robin are off. if they were sleeping they're up now. >> it's great to be here. start our celebration for fourth of july wit
declared independence from great britain. in philidelphia, the continental congress adopted the declaration of independence. the declaration came 442 days after the first shots of the american revolution were fired at lexington and concord in massachusetts. and for those of you who plan to include alcohol in your 4th of july celebration, baltimore city wants to keep you safe. the city is offering a tipsy taxi program to get you home safely. today, the program offers free taxi cab rides home to...
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a book that has been causing all sort of sensation in britain. what would have happened if princess diana had lived. >> from the cover itself, it's called the untold story, itit basically the idea of what if princess lydia had lived and moved to america and sort of disguised herself. it's causing a lot of controversy. the most reviewed book in london the week it debut. a really interesting idea. it certainly has caused a lot of buzz. but a very well-told story. but a great beach read. >> especially as we just marked princess diana's 50th birthday. >>> this next book is a book that i'm dying to read the snowman. >> creepy, coming out of scandinavia. this is his third book. it's already sold 9 million copies. it's translated in 40 countries on the first snow, a boy wakes up to find that his mother has disappeared and the sign is a snowman in the front yard it's very creepy. >>> next the fiction read that you picked is called the kid, by sapphire. 15 years, a long time. very dramatic, profane, i have to warn you. a good book to sort of sink your tee
a book that has been causing all sort of sensation in britain. what would have happened if princess diana had lived. >> from the cover itself, it's called the untold story, itit basically the idea of what if princess lydia had lived and moved to america and sort of disguised herself. it's causing a lot of controversy. the most reviewed book in london the week it debut. a really interesting idea. it certainly has caused a lot of buzz. but a very well-told story. but a great beach read....